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Thank you for your purchase this up-to-date sport semi-scale glider model,
designed for slope soaring, where you will appreciate it´s maneuvereability and
nice flying characteristics.
This is an absolute gorgeous reproduction of the famous DG-1001 from DG
Flugzeugbau GmbH from Germany. You have here an accurate 1:8 scale version,
in all molded technology. At 1:8 scale this should be a small scale glider, but the
high aspect ratio of the wing makes it still a comfortable sized plane of 2.5 m span.
Original forward swept wing plan-form, double taper elevator, installed airbrakes.
Designated for the intermediate pilot this is not the easiest plane to fly. It can be
pitch sensitive at high speed. But heck what a great look in the air. The wing does
not have flaps. It can be histarted, winched or aero towed. Also nice on the slope.
Radio requirements are four micro servos for the ailerons and airbrakes, one micro
for the elevator, one for the rudder. An additional servo might be installed for
aerotow.
Kit includes:
All fiberglass 1/8 scale sailplane
DG-1001
Building instructions
2500 mm
1090 mm
2
29 dm
700 g (empty)
S 3021
A, E, R, B
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Summary of Contents for DG Flugzeugbau DG-1001
- Page 1 This is an absolute gorgeous reproduction of the famous DG-1001 from DG Flugzeugbau GmbH from Germany. You have here an accurate 1:8 scale version, in all molded technology. At 1:8 scale this should be a small scale glider, but the high aspect ratio of the wing makes it still a comfortable sized plane of 2.5 m span.
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Page 2: Finishing The Model
* fiberglass fuselage, * fiberglass wing, double-high airbrakes installed, * winglets * horizontal stabilizer, * rudder, * canopy, * canopy frame, * wing connecting rod, * bag with accessories * stickers, * building instructions To finish the model you need: * cyanoacrylate glue, * 5-min epoxy glue, * common modeller’s tools (sharp knife, drilling machine, screwdriver, fine round file,... - Page 3 The glider is ready to fly right after the installation of the RC set. 1. How to install the rudder servos Glue the servo holder plate into the fuselage. The best position is in the rear cockpit. Insert the 0.8 mm steel wire with inner tubes into the outer bowdens. Cut the bowden tube to the proper length, insert it into the fuselage.
- Page 4 Cut out the canopy transparent section using the mark line, glue it onto the epoxy frame, trim it then and grind a bit off to a desirable shape. The canopy is held in place with a pin and canopy lock. Bore then the matching holes in the fuselage and in the canopy frame.
- Page 5 Attach the servos with two-sided Scotch tape to the channel and join them with the dive flap using a draw rod. You will need extension cables and a Y-cable. Shade your spoiler by pushing slightly with a small flat screwdriver on the arms of the bar (black parts).
- Page 6 Rudder function: +/- 30 mm Elevator function: +/- 6 mm Aileron function: +8/-5 mm, term flight -1mm Centre of Gravity - usually 27-30 mm from wing leading edge Have a lot of fun and many happy landings with your DG-1001...